Canon printer PIXMA mini260 User Manual

							
Photo Printing Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction 2
Before Printing 3
Printing from the Memory Card 18
Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera 31
Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device 36
Printing Maintenance 42
Changing the Printer Settings 52
Troubleshooting 55
Appendix 73

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The following ink tank is compatible with this printer.
For details on ink tank replacement, refer to “Replacing an Ink Tank” in this guide.
US
Photo Printer
QT5-0760-V01 QT5-0760-V01 
						

							Getting Help from Canon
Help Us Help You Better
Before you contact Canon, please record the following information.
Serial Number (located on the bottom face of the product): ________________
Model Number (located on the front of the product): ______________________
Setup CD-ROM number (located on the CD-ROM): ______________________
Purchase Date: __________________________________________________
Customer Technical Support Sequence*
1. Internet — www.canontechsupport.com 
For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting 
environment, the place to start is our helpful tech support web site.  In addition, the latest 
driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and “where to 
buy” instructions are found here.
2. Email Tech Support —  www.canontechsupport.com
For individual attention to a special issue, try emailing our friendly technical support represen-
tatives, specially trained to communicate quick, easy, and logical solutions to your inquiries 
within 24 hours.
3. Toll-Free Live Tech Support — (1-800-828-4040)
This option provides live telephone technical support, free of service charges, Monday-Satur-
day (excluding holidays), during your product’s 1 year limited warranty period. Telephone 
Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is available at (1-866-251-3752).
4. Extended Service and Support — www.canonesp.com
Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is a cost-attractive and easy-to-use extended ser-
vice program that provides up to three full years of service and support coverage at a very 
attractive price.  CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon’s 
superb InstantExchange product replacement program. For further information about extend-
ing your Canon service and support, call (1-800-385-2155), or visit our Web site at 
www.canonesp.com.  CarePAK must be purchased during your product’s warranty period.
For more information and updated program specifics, please visit our web site at 
www.canontechsupport.com.
* Support program specifics are subject to change without notice.
Ordering Information
For additional supplies, use the following descriptions and order numbers.
Description Order #
Ink Tanks
CLI-36 Color 1511B002
Canon Specialty Papers
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4 x 6/ 20 sheets) 7980A007
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4 x 6/ 50 sheets) 7980A012
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4 x 6/ 120 sheets) 7980A022
Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing (4 x 6/ 20 sheets) 1029A014
Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing (4 x 6/ 75 sheets) 1029A027
All Occasion Photo Cards ( 4 x 8/ 50 sheets) 1029A055
Matte Photo Paper (4 x 6/ 120 sheets) 7981A014
Photo Paper Glossy (4 x 6/ 50 sheets) 0775B021
Photo Paper Glossy (4 x 6/ 100 sheets) 0775B022
Glossy Photo Paper Credit Card Size 9157A023
Photo Stickers 0001C001
Call 1-800-OK-CANON to locate a dealer near you, or visit the Canon eStore at
www.estore.usa.canon.com.
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trademarks in other countries. All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 
energy efficiency. 
						

							1
Exif Print
This printer supports Exif Print.
Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and 
printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant digital camera, the camera’s image 
data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality 
prints.
International ENERGY STAR® Program
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the 
ENERGY STAR guidelines for efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR
® Office Equipment Program is a 
global program that promotes energy saving through the use of 
computer and other office equipment. The program backs the 
development and dissemination of products with functions that 
effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which 
business can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office 
equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, faxes and copiers.
Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.
Power Requirements
Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. 
Using the incorrect voltage could cause a fire or electric shock. The correct power 
supply voltages and frequencies are as follows:
AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
About Consumables
Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for 5 years after production 
has stopped.
Safety Precautions
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Model Number: K10295 (mini260)
Bluetooth ID: B02954
WarningzNever attempt to plug the power cord into the power outlet or unplug the power cord when your hands 
are wet.
zNever damage, modify, stretch, or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not place heavy 
objects on the power cord.
zNever use any power supply other than the standard power supply available in the country of purchase. 
Using the incorrect voltage and frequency could cause a fire or electric shock.
zAlways push the plug all the way into the power outlet.
CautionzFor safety reasons, store ink tanks out of the reach of small children.
zDo not drop or shake ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands.
Also read the Safety Precautions on page 79. Observe the warnings and cautions to avoid 
personal injury or damage to the printer. 
						

							2Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Canon PIXMA mini260.
This Photo Printing Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always 
observe the instructions indicated by these symbols.
Warning
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect 
operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Caution
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect 
operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Important
Instructions that must be observed for safe operation.
Trademark Notices
z“Microsoft” and “Windows” are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
z“Macintosh” and “Mac” are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and 
other countries.
z“Adobe” and “Adobe RGB (1998)” are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe 
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
z“Microdrive” is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 
z“SmartMedia” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
z“MEMORY STICK”, “Memory Stick PRO”, “MEMORY STICK Duo” and “Memory Stick Pro Duo” 
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
z“xD-Picture Card” is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film CO., Ltd.
z“MultiMediaCard” is a trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association.
z“SD card” and “miniSD Card” are trademarks of SD Association.
z“IrDA Feature Trademark” is owned by the Infrared Data Association and used under license 
therefrom.
z“Bluetooth” is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A and are licensed to Canon Inc.
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in any form 
whatsoever without the express written permission. 
						

							3 Before Printing
Before Printing
This section describes the components of the printer.
Printer Parts and Their Functions
Printer Cover
Open to replace the ink 
tank or remove jammed 
paper.

						

							4Before Printing
Battery Connector Cover
Removes this cover to attach the 
optional Portable Kit. To attach the 
optional Portable Kit, refer to the 
manual provided with the Portable 
Kit.

						

							5 Before Printing
Note
For information on how to install the Print Head and ink tank, refer to the Easy Setup 
Instructions (Setup Sheet).
Ink Lamp
You can check the status of ink tank according to the way its lamp flashes.
zOn: The printer is ready to print.
zSlow flashing (at around 3-second intervals): Ink is low. If the printing is blurred, replacing the 
ink tank is recommended after the printing. See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 48.
If the printing is not blurred, you can continue printing for a while, but the printer may not be 
able to print properly along the way. We recommend you to have a replacement ink tank 
available.
zFast flashing (at around 1-second intervals): Ink tank is empty, or the printer is not ready due to 
an error. Check an error message on the LCD and take an appropriate action. See “Error 
Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 55.
zOff: Make sure that the ink tank is inserted properly. If the lamp is still off after reinserting the 
ink tank, there has been an error and the printer cannot print. Confirm the error message 
displayed on the LCD and take an appropriate action. For details, “Error Message Is Displayed 
on the LCD” in “Troubleshooting” on page 55. 
						

							6Before Printing

						

							7 Before Printing
Basic Operation for the Operation Panel 

						

							8Before Printing
2Select the menu. 
(1)Turn the Easy-Scroll Wheel to 
select the menu, then press the OK 
button. 
Example: Select the Special photo 
print.
The selected menu screen will be 
appeared.
You can select the following menus on the HOME screen: 
Select and print:
You can print the photos stored in a memory card while displaying on the LCD, and specify the 
number of copies for each photo listed. See “Selecting Photographs to Print— Select and print” 
on page 18.
Layout print:
You can print your favorite photo in the specified layout. See “Printing Multiple Photos on One 
Sheet of Media—Layout print” on page 20.
Special photo print:
You can print all photos stored in a memory card, select the hue you like to print, and print 
photos according to the settings on the camera. You can also print a list of all photos and the 
photo information when you shot. See “Using Useful Functions” on page 24.
Settings:
You can perform the maintenance or change the various settings of the printer. See “When 
Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect” on page 42 or “Changing the Printer Settings” on 
page 52.
Sticker print:
Print your favorite photo with a frame on the Canon genuine Photo Stickers. See “Printing 
Stickers from a Photo—Sticker print” on page 21. 
Slide show:
You can display photos stored in a memory card on the LCD sequentially.
Note
When you press the Function button (f2/Introduction), the introductions for the selected menu are 
displayed. See “Function Buttons” on page 9.
(1)